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TXM1491F
COLOR TELEVISION
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Owner’s
Instructions
Printed in Mexico
AA68-02341A (ENG)
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Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product. This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product
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Thank You for Choosing Samsung Thank you for choosing Samsung! Your new Samsung TV receiver represents the latest in television technology. It has easy-to-use, on-screen menus and closed-captioning capabilities, making this TV one of the best products in its class. This product will provide convenient, dependable service and enjoyment for years to come. Important Safety Information To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when insta
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• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cord placement at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the unit. • Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system dur- ing a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightnin
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1) Read these instructions. DOUBLE INSULATED - When servicing 2) Keep these instructions. use only identical replacement parts. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not def
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CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1 List of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Familiarizing Yourself with The TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Rear Panel Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Fine Tuning Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Changing the Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 Using the Surf Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Setting the Sleep Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter One YOUR NEW TV List of Features Your Samsung TV was designed with the latest technology. This TV is a high-performance unit that includes the following special features: • Easy-to-use remote control • Easy-to-use on-screen menu system • Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off • Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory • Automatic channel tuning for up to 181 channels • Fine tuning control for the sharpest picture possible • Built-in, dual channel speakers • A
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YOUR NEW TV Familiarizing Yourself with The TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. Œ TURBO ˇ CH and CH Press to feel the middle and low sound Press to change channels or to select fea- effects when watching a music program. tures on the menu. ´ – VOL and VOL + ¨ Remote Control Sensor Press to change the volume or to change Aim the remote control towa
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YOUR NEW TV Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that will be connected continuously, such as a VCR. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 2.1 – 2.6. Œ VIDEO and AUDIO input jacks ´ VHF/UHF Antenna terminal Use these jacks to connect a VCR or other Use this terminal to connect an outdoor video equipment. antenna or cable system. 1.3 CHAPTER ONE: YOUR NEW TV
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U N E M H YOUR NEW TV Remote Control You can use the remote control up to about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. Œ POWER ˝ MENU Press to turn the TV on and off. Press this button to see the easy-to-use menu system. ´ TV/VIDEO POWER TV/VIDEO Press to watch TV picture and Ô VOL – and VOL + (Volume) a picture from a connected Press VOL – to lower the vol- 1 2 component (VCR, LDP etc.). ume; press VOL + to raise the volume. Also use with the . CH SCAN
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2 Chapter Two INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,” on page 2.2. If you have two antennas, see “Separate VHF and UHF Antennas,” on page 2.2. Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or “rabbit ears”) that has 300-ohm twin flat lea
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INSTALLATION Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads 1 Plug the antenna lead into the VHF/UHF terminal on the bottom of the back panel. Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops). 1 Connect both antenna leads to the combiner. 2 Plug the combiner into the VHF/UHF terminal
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INSTALLATION Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels This terminal might be labeled 1 “ANT OUT,” “VHF OUT,” or simply, Find the cable that is con- “OUT.” nected to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on your cable box. 2 Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the back of the TV. Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some Channels If your cable box descrambles only some channels (such as premium channels), follow the instructions below. You will need a
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INSTALLATION 4 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the cable box and the B–IN terminal on the A/B switch. 5 Connect another cable between the other OUT terminal on the splitter and the A–IN terminal on the RF (A/B) switch. 6 Connect the last coaxial cable between the OUT terminal on the RF (A/B) switch and the VHF/UHF terminal on the rear of the TV. After you’ve made this connection, set the A/B switch to the “A” position for normal view- ing. Set the A/B switch to the “
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INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.4). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1 Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2 Connect the cable or antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. 3 Connect a coaxial cable between the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR and the antenna terminal on the TV
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INSTALLATION Connecting a Camcorder The front panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR. (Also see “Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape” on page 3.11) 1 Locate the A/V output jacks on the camcorder. They are usually found on the side or back of the camcorder. 2 Connect an audio cable between the AUDIO OUT- PUT jack on the cam- corder and the AUDIO terminals on the front of the TV. 3 Connect a video cable bet
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INSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Slide the cover out com- pletely. Make sure to match the “+” and 2 “–” ends of the batteries with the Install two AA size diagram inside the compartment. batteries. Remove the batteries and store 3 them in a cool, dry place if you won’t Replace the cover. be using the remote control for a long time. The remote control can be used up to about 23 feet from the TV. (Assuming typical TV usage, the Batteries last for about one year.) 2.7 C
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OPERATION Chapter Three OPERATION Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the Menus The on-screen menus disappear 1 from the screen after about thirty With the power on, press seconds. the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. Its left side has four icons: Picture, Sound, Channel, and Function. You can also use the MENU, 2 CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons
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U N E M H OPERATION Selecting a Menu Language 1 Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH three times to select “Function”, then press the VOL + but- ton. 2 Press VOL + to select the appropriate language: English, Spanish, or French. 3 Press MENU twice to exit. 3.2 CHAPTER THREE:TV OPERATION C + L O V -
